1. (a) To be eligible for the Medically Needy Program, an applicant or recipient must meet the applicable Medically Needy Income Limit (MNIL) as provided in the following table:
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2. (b) An applicant whose net income exceeds the applicable MNIL may, in accordance with 42 CFR §435.831, spend down the excess amount of income to pay unpaid medical bills and qualify for the Medically Needy Program with spend down.

Source Note:The provisions of this §366.829 adopted to be effective June 9, 2010, 35 TexReg 4661.